Chapter Eighteen
Nikki
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When Nathan stepped into the house and met me in the kitchen, I could tell from his expression that he was overwhelmed.
“You know, don’t you?” he said.
I nodded. “Yes. I’d just arrived when you bolted out of Faye’s office and escaped. Do you remember anything?”
“Yes. Unfortunately, I remember everything.”
I stared at the dried blood under his mouth and on in his hands and it made me want to feed. “You should really go and take a shower. Then we’ll talk.”
“Okay,” he replied, walking toward the hallway. He looked back over his shoulder. “I’m glad you’re all right. Did you find Duncan?”
“No. I think Faye is keeping him prisoner, though. I followed her to this ranch and she asked if I wanted to see him.”
“Oh shit.”
“Exactly.”
“I take it you didn’t go
